Little Dorrit · Character
Mr. Tinkler
A servant in the Meagles household.
minor
Also known as Tinkler
First appearance: ii fellow travellers
Mr. Tinkler shows up with force in Sun and Shadow. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The prison keeper who brings soldiers to transfer Rigaud to trial.
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In Sun and Shadow: The prison keeper who brings soldiers to transfer Rigaud to trial. He is calm and professional, and carries his young…
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